Histology Technician Grade 6

Histology Technician Grade 6: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

About us

The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at (Company Name - Subscribers only), one of the World’s leading universities. The Institute draws together over 400 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into developing kinder, more effective therapies for cancer patients. In particular, it fosters links between basic cancer researchers across biomedicine and with the clinical activities of our four partner hospital trusts, known as UCL Partners ((Company Name - Subscribers only) Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust), as well as the London School of Pharmacy and Cancer Research UK.

The Institute has greater clinical links than any comparable centre in the UK, creating a unique opportunity for significant impact on the delivery of clinical service to cancer patients. The Cancer Institute includes the Cancer Research UK and UCL Cancer Trials Centre which is one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK conducting multi-centre national and international phase III trials, feasibility studies and early phase I and II studies. Also embedded within the UCL Cancer Institute is the CRUK City of London Centre, a world class hub for cancer biotherapeutics which fosters collaboration between researchers at (Company Name - Subscribers only), King’s College London, Barts Cancer Institute (Queen Mary University of London), and The Francis Crick Institute. Furthermore, the Institute offers educational programmes that reflect the depth and breadth of research expertise that include BSc Cancer Biomedicine, MSci Cancer Biomedicine, iBSc Oncology, MSc Cancer and PhD studies.

Further Information about the UCL Cancer Institute can be found on our website .

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with research laboratory experience, who enjoys working as part of a busy team and is committed to providing a high-quality histology service to our users. The successful candidate must have experience of performing microtomy and cryotomy of human or animal samples. They will also need great attention to detail and experience in managing data using spreadsheets and databases. Excellent communication and organisation skills are required.

This role will provide an opportunity to gain valuable laboratory management experience and interact with a wide range of researchers (students, post-docs, clinicians and basic scientists) while supporting research projects across UCL. The post-holder will work closely with the Pathology TTP Manager in delivering histology services and collaborate closely with the UCL/UCLH Biobank for Health and Disease and the UCL/UCLH Cancer Biomarker Centre. This vacancy would particularly suit candidates aiming to pursue a career in biomedical sciences or translational research and who enjoy getting involved in all aspects of laboratory operations. Full training will be provided.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the ‘Why you have applied for this role’ field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

The successful candidate must be willing to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.

Interviews will take place in person in March/April 2026 at the UCL Cancer Institute in London.

The position is funded full-time until March 2027 in the first instance.

About you

Successful candidates must have a BSc in Biomedical Science or a related subject, experience working in a research laboratory, and experience providing high-quality customer service.

Substantial experience in performing and optimising microtomy and cryotomy is essential for the role, as is knowing your key stakeholders and keeping them informed, as well as the ability to work proactively to fulfil needs, flag issues, and seek feedback on your work.

An MSc in Biomedical Science or a related subject, practical experience of optimising immunohistochemistry, and experience of preparing tissue microarrays (TMAs) are desirable but not essential.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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